Clinical networks in epilepsy in children

Clinical networks are important in paediatrics. They are particularly important where single paediatricians provide sub specialty services in district general hospitals (DGHs). Training courses, regional special interest groups and audit through Epilepsy 12 all contribute to the development of strong clinical relationships between paediatric neurologists, general paediatricians and epilepsy specialist nurses which in turn enhances the care offered to children and their families. This article discusses how clinical networks have developed to assist the delivery of care for children with epilepsy.